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Crescent, IA · standard

ZIP Code 51526

Pottawattamie County, Iowa — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,753
16/sq mi
$95,179
Median income
$334,300
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Crescent pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
16
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 51526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 51526 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.2 square miles in Crescent, Pottawattamie County, Iowa. The area is home to 1,753 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 51526 against Iowa and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 51526 sits at $95,179 (24% above the Iowa average), while per-capita income is $52,417. The poverty rate stands at 1.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $334,300 (90% above the state average) with median rent at $627 per month, and 91.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 51526 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pottawattamie County, so you can benchmark 51526 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 51526

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 51526.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 51526, Crescent, IA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,753

Population

108.2

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 51526?

44.3

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$95,179

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$52,417

Per Capita Income

1.6%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 51526 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$95,179 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

680

Total Housing Units

643

Occupied Units

37

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.1%
Renter 8.9%

$334,300

Median Home Value

+90% vs state

$627

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 51526 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 141
2021 +9.1% 154
2022 +7.2% 165
2023 +20.0% 198
2024 +10.0% 218

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 51526, employing approximately 219 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,804,000.

34

Businesses

219

Employees

$10.8M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 29.4%
Transportation and warehousing 4 11.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 11.8%
Manufacturing 3 8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 51526 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 51526 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 51526 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 51526 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
68112 Omaha, NE 11,508 4.2 mi
51542 Honey Creek, IA 1,011 5.1 mi
68110 Omaha, NE 9,173 5.2 mi
51510 Carter Lake, IA 3,785 5.9 mi
68152 Omaha, NE 5,837 6.3 mi
51501 Council Bluffs, IA 35,406 9.7 mi
68111 Omaha, NE 23,393 6.8 mi
68102 Omaha, NE 6,102 7.9 mi
68178 Omaha, NE 1,573 8.0 mi
68108 Omaha, NE 14,664 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pottawattamie County

51503 standard
Council Bluffs, IA
Pop: 36,376
51501 standard
Council Bluffs, IA
Pop: 35,406
51510 standard
Carter Lake, IA
Pop: 3,785
51576 standard
Underwood, IA
Pop: 2,110
51560 standard
Oakland, IA
Pop: 2,099
51521 standard
Avoca, IA
Pop: 2,036

Related Areas

Pottawattamie County Crescent, IA Iowa

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 51526 in? ▼
ZIP code 51526 (Crescent) is located in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. Pottawattamie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pottawattamie-ia.
What is the population of ZIP code 51526? ▼
ZIP code 51526 in Crescent, IA has a population of 1,753 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 51526? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 51526 is $95,179, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 51526? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 51526 is $334,300, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 51526? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 51526 is White at 98.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 51526? ▼
ZIP code 51526 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 219 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 51526? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 51526 are: Construction (10), Transportation and warehousing (4), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 51526? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 51526 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 51526? ▼
In ZIP code 51526, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 51526? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 51526 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 51526? ▼
In ZIP code 51526, approximately 91.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 51526? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 51526 is 1.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Crescent, IA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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